John MacArthur, in his commentary on Jn 15 says; Abiding in Christ is the source of the abundant life Jesus speaks of in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” My ministry experience has totally confirmed this over and over again. Abiding in Christ is the source of the abundant life. This is a HUGE truth to understand. If we are not abiding in Christ, we should not expect to be experiencing the abundant life Jesus promised. However, here is the real truth that we must allow to really pierce our hearts; Abiding in Christ is conditional.    Read more...

You want to know what is so incredible that it is almost unbelievable? We are His inheritance! We are His portion. He loved us so much that He gave Himself for us. We are His jewel. We are His inheritance. 

It seems like God got the 'short end' of the deal, doesn't it? Like if someone gives you a $1,000 Christmas gift, and you give them something from the .99 cent store. What are we, that He cares so much for us, that He loves us so much, that He would consider us His inheritance? 

So often, we question His love for us. Because He's not doing things the way we want Him to. But how often do we just stop, and rest, in the assurance and confidence that we are His inheritance, His portion, His jewel?    Read more...